Setting up Draft

When we cleared from the wires down call we went and got 43-1-2 to set up a water supply site for the brush fire operating at the camp ground. Well, it wasnt an actual brush fire but more a big pile of trash fire. About after a half hour of clearing this call Station 43 was dispatched to a dwelling fire in picturesque Sun Valley. That fire was just a spark from an electrical socket:

Mike Working the pump:


Safety Officer Fred Rosado making sure everything is done right:

Wires Down

While responding to a brush fire in Chestnut Hill Campground, 43-4-4 was diverted to a brush fire on marian Lane- on scene we found out the fire was caused by a snapped power line that was arcing in the grass. The small fire was put out with out making contact with the wires.


Here are Fred and Frank doing the dirty work:



43-4-4 in action:


Fire Police working hard

Busy Weekend

Sunday 6/26/05 proved to be quite busy- we had a dwelling fire in Station 23's area and a pretty serious motorcycle acciednt on 115 in Effort,PA. Just wanted to say a great job was done by all on both calls.
Good job Boys.
Dont have any pictures of either call as I was playing Mr. Mom at the time.

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Tim

This is hilarious

Thanks to fdnysquad18.com for this story-
for you sickos out there there are no pictures:



THOUGHT YA HEARD IT ALL - BOX # 489 - CABRINI MED CENTER
Monday, April 18, 2005
While standing IFO quarters, admiring the spectacular late afternoon weather, Sq 18 responded to an assist civilian call, which is one you probably will not read about In Fire Engineering, but one you might read about someday in an erotic magazine.
Just after roll call we received a phone call in quarters which we thought to be a hoax. The voice on the other end announced himself as the Lt. of Ladder 7, and was requesting assistance with the removal of a ring. A call often, and routinely handled by a Squad company, and the ladder companies.
I asked him if he had a ring cutter, he did, but said it would not cut through this ring, as it was quite thick, and it was NOT on someone’s hand. I asked where it was, almost knowing the answer, before they said it.
Not believing the call, I hung up. The phone rang back, the officer announced himself anxiously, and said he needed Sq 18 assistance. They were in the process of attempting to use the Whizzer Saw, and he asked for any advice.
Having 21 yrs in the FD advice is something that I, Capt Tom O’Brien, feel I can and do routinely. Initially I had none, as much of what we do is based on past experiences, drills etc. The officer explained the situation, providing me with more details than I cared for, but was necessary for “SIZE UP”. We recommended the use of a metal object, possibly a spoon, to be placed between the skin and “ring”, for (fore) protection from the blade. A recommendation was also made to keep the area from heating up, due to the rapid vibration of the tool, which could further complicate, or enhance the situation. We both thought that taking a ride to the scene would be best.
While responding, the consideration of the use of the Dremel tool, which is smaller and easier to handle in tight delicate spots, would be a good idea. Entering the Emergency room area, the look on the faces of Hospital staff, and members of Ladder 7, were full of amazement. As we approached and got a slightly closer look, we determined that the Dremel tool would not be as effective on this particular ring.
The “ring” was placed around the entire genital and groin area, flush to hairline, (sorry no photos) for this article. You will have to provide your own blackboard drawing for future drills.
It was apx. ¾ inch wide and ½ in thick. The diameter was approx 3” wide and made of brass. The officer of ladder 7 determined the best Firefighter for this task, the junior man, as he had not had the opportunity to use this tool before, ladder 7’s boss, felt this would be a valuable training opportunity for this member.
Using ladder 7’s whizzer saw, the firefighter carefully made two cuts while another member sprayed water around the heated area. The intern maneuvered the ring to assist the cutting operation. As soon as sparks were seen, the cut was stopped.
Upon completion of the second cut, the ring could be removed. Although the area was extremely swollen and irritated, the civilian was extremely relieved, and appeared pleased with the manner in which the problem was handled.
As with all FD operations, a critique of the situation was held, and lessons learned for future operations. There must always be a first for everything, you must utilize past experiences and adjust them to the unusual, and non- routine type situations you may encounter in your career.

Rollover 6/21/05

Station 43 was dispatched to a reported rollover with a car smoking. 43-7 was first on scene and reported all parties self extricated. Its amazing that people around here cant tell the color of traffic lights. For such a small town people cant drive. Here are some pictures of our fun afternoon:








Here is 43-7 working hard holding the clipboard: But he is really looking at the girls ass in the "way too short for her booty skirt".



Here is Frank "Holywood" Porta saying "Here I am take my picture." Note the pissed off guy in the car being made to wait for this photo "op"



This guy can really flip cars:

New Probatioanry Firefighter

Please welcome our newest Probie:

Mutt and Jeff together again

here is an oldy but a goody- this may have been Franks first fire.

Head On MVA

Station 43 was dispatched to a reported head on MVA in the area of Route 209 and the Sunoco. 43-8 was first on scene and assumed command. His initial size up had negative entrapment and all parties self extracated. Station 43 assisted with shutting down Route 209 and spill cleanup.

Brush Fire

Station 43 was toned out to a reported brush fire on State Road- the fire was in fact in Sugar Hollow Road but people do not understand state Road is only a mile or two long. 43-4-4- with a crew of 3 and 43-3-4 responded. Frank Porta had his first job on the knob fighting this fully involved stack of wood.


Here we see Frank again after a job well done


Here is Frank and Knitter keeping the traffic in line:

Fully Involved Barbeque

here we see Frank Porta "cooking", from the present flames I think he is the one getting cooked.

Wear your helmet

Here is another reason you should wera all your PPE, all the time!!!!




FLESH-EATING DISEASE


Settlement reached in man's death

The Associated Press


WILMINGTON, N.C. - The case of a Brunswick County man who died after contracting a rare flesh-eating disease at the scene of a car wreck has been settled for $2.3 million.

The settlement in the civil lawsuit involving Ronald E. Dyson of Leland was formalized last week in New Hanover County Superior Court.

Dyson, 56, pulled over to offer assistance early on the morning of Sept. 14, 2001, after a car ran into a utility pole near Hoggard High School, causing metal cable wires used to support school crossing signs to fall.

As Dyson used a flashlight to warn traffic of the wreck, a tractor-trailer drove into the low-hanging cables. Dyson's body was lashed and he was tossed in the air, according to court papers.

The cables were coated with bird droppings that brought on a flesh-eating infection that eventually killed Dyson, plaintiff attorney Thomas Goolsby said. Dyson had the condition known as necrotizing fasciitis for two years before he died Sept. 4, 2003.

"It was awful to continue to see this guy get ground down," Goolsby said. "It was incredible how much he suffered."

The civil lawsuit claimed negligent and reckless conduct on the part of the two defendants: tractor-trailer driver Kevin Royster and his employer, Sea Lane Express Inc.

The settlement was tentatively reached in September but was not formalized until Goolsby dismissed the lawsuit last week.

Dyson's wife, Peggie Dyson, said Thursday that she was glad a settlement was reached through mediation.

"I just wanted enough to pay the hospital bills and doctors. I was not trying to make a lot of money," she said.

Goolsby said the flesh-eating bacteria entered Dyson's body through his wounds. He underwent a series of surgeries to remove the infected tissue, but bacteria continued to spread.

"He had suffered so much," Peggie Dyson said. "He is at peace now."

The lawsuit said the truck driven by Royster was going too fast and that the driver should have seen the low-lying signs. No tickets were issued to the driver of the car that struck the pole or to Royster.

Goolsby said $2.3 million is not excessive, considering the facts. "It is a pretty high amount, and its a reflection of the incredible amount of pain and suffering he went through," he said.

Medevac Landing 6/8/05

Station 43 assisted with a MedEvac landing after an MVA and follow up beating between the "bloods and crips".

Here we see Frank working very hard:



Picture of the landing zone:

New Chiefs vehicle

Once again Station 43 was in receipt of a new chiefs vehicle:
here it is with 43-1-1 clearing the way:


Here is our fearless leader coming to rally the troops.

6/9/05-Car Fire on 115 in Effort

Station 43 responded to a car fire on 115 in Effort,PA. Prior to arriving on scene a passing fed Ex truck assited the driver ni putting out the flames. Station 43 assisted with traffic control and used our Thermal Imaging Camera to make sure all hot spots were out.